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Finding the Third Proportional to 752,143.50 and 1,609,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 752,143.50 and 1,609,254 is: 3,443,090.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    752,143.50 : 1,609,254 = 1,609,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    752,143.50/1,609,254 = 1,609,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    752,143.50x = 1,609,254 × 1,609,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    752,143.50x = 2,589,698,436,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,589,698,436,516/752,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,443,090.89

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